10 B-List Stars Who Lost Their Fancy Cars (And 10 A-Listers Who Drive Beaters)
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10 B-List Stars Who Lost Their Fancy Cars (And 10 A-Listers Who Drive Beaters)

What does it take for a celebrity to become an A-lister or B-lister? Their success is often reflected in both their bank balance and their behavior. The dainty few belong to the A-listers category, while the B-listers are the noisier celebrities making the noise that we just can't take our eyes off of. Be that as it may, the one thing that neither first-rate nor second-rate companies can escape from is a visit to the repository. And as embarrassing as it is to confiscate their car, in the end it doesn't matter to the repo who is the ace or the B-lister. If they don't pay, their car will be returned, and the unfortunate victims can just take advantage of their celebrity status and lick their wounds.

Why are celebrities' cars confiscated? The general public might think that these attention-eaters might have tons of money, but the key here is financial management and planning. If celebrities are throwing money around like trash, they eventually run out of the liquidity they need to pay their bills. So, sure, they have a house or two that they can sell and turn into cash for cash, but who sells a house to get their car back? But then again, with celebrities, you never know. In that vein, here are 10 B-listers who lost their fancy cars and 10 A-listers who were smarter and rode a beater instead.

20 B-Lister: Ferrari 458 Italia by Tyga

Tyga is one of the most talked about members of the rap community, both professionally and personally. The music world calls him a new generation rapper and he was once famous for dating Kylie Jenner before he managed to lose her. The Grammy-nominated rapper has a couple of fancy CDs in his garage. One is a Ferrari and the other is a $2.2 million luxury Maybach. And he lost both of them because of the repo. The Rack City hitmaker's car was impounded after he missed several payments. According to the Daily Mail, Taiga also missed payments on his mother's Range Rover and lost it too.

19 A-Lister: Volkswagen Eos Jennifer Lawrence

She is currently at the pinnacle of her Hollywood career. Known as one of the best in the world of cinema, in 2015 and 2016 she was the highest paid actress on the planet. This Oscar-winning celebrity has a current net worth of over $130 million, but you would never guess that from the car she has in her stable. Despite a solid bank account, she drove her Volkswagen Eos for several years. This little white convertible costs about $35,000 and hides a 2.0-litre turbocharged workhorse in the engine bay. That's enough to take care of her traveling duties before she finally moves on to top brands like Tesla.

18 B-Lister: Eikon's Ferrari 458 Italia

Akon is a stalwart in the music industry. This performer of Senegalese origin has many faces. He is a popular singer, talented songwriter, successful producer, astute entrepreneur, noble philanthropist, and actor who has amassed close to $80 million over the years. He is also one of the richest R&B artists in the melody world. He is considered one of the most influential artists in the music industry. Regardless, in 2014, this music icon was embroiled in an outrageous car loan dispute and he lost his $243,000 luxury Ferrari 458 Italia to a repo agent.

17 A-Lister: Leonardo DiCaprio's Toyota Prius

He needs no introduction because he was the heartthrob of the late 90s era and is now a Hollywood gem. In 1997 Titanic proved to be a turning point in his career. He was part of some of the most incredible films Hollywood has ever made. In addition to being a rich and famous actor, he is also known as an environmentalist. He has always stood for the well-being of our planet and its inhabitants. That's why he drives around in his Toyota Prius. The car may not be flashy for this Hollywood bigwig, but it's a reliable means of transportation and environmentally friendly.

16 B-Lister: Bentley Continental GT Mother Sorrentino

This reality TV superstar's music career has always been a rollercoaster ride. Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, MTV Jersey shore fame, got into an embarrassing situation when his valuable Bentley Continental GT was loaded onto a platform and taken away by a repo agent. This was inevitable as his net worth is $300,000 and Bentley is worth from $250,000. A fancy car was clearly out of his reach, but in order to keep up with the glamorous world, many celebrities often find themselves in such strange situations. The situation really brought a lot of money as Jersey shore star, but he clearly had a new situation: a charge of tax evasion.

15 A-Lister: Justin Timberlake's Volkswagen Jetta

He is a phenomenon in the music industry and one of the biggest pop stars the music world has ever had. As of 2019, his net worth is reported to be in excess of $230 million. However, he drives a car that is unlikely for such a big star. This is the economically viable fourth-generation Volkswagen Jetta. In fact, he never spent a fortune on cars because they are just a means of transportation. He is married to one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood, Jessica Biel. It costs $18 million and together they can spend their money on fancy cars. But instead, he decided to keep the $20,000 Jetta.

14 B-Lister: Bentley Continental GT Lil Kim

Lil' Kim once captured the hearts of millions of her fans and was named the best female rapper of all time. At one point in her musical journey, she was the unrivaled queen of rap and was also nicknamed the goddess of hip-hop. And then Nicki Minaj came along and stole all the attention. Around the same time, Kim lost her car! In 2003, Kim's ex-boyfriend Scott Storch gave her an elite Bentley Continental GT. Soon he was late in payments and the gift was confiscated. Of course, her sense of style remains the same. People still remember Lil' Kim for her provocative sense of style, and the younger generation of divas look up to her even today.

13 A-Lister: Daniel Radcliffe's Fiat Punto

This celebrity is best known for his blockbuster Harry Potter films and he is also one of the richest stars in the UK. With a net worth of $110 million, he can have a fleet of luxury discs in his arsenal. Instead, he gave himself a Fiat Punto for his eighteenth birthday in 2011. And he loves to drive around town in his tiny green car. Perhaps this is the best way to stay away from annoying paparazzi and media gossip. He prefers to spend his fortune in real estate and other businesses where the money goes up in value, as opposed to cars where it depreciates the moment you drive out of the dealership.

12 B-Lister: Young Buck's BMW X5

He started his journey into the world of melodies quite early and was only 12 years old when he jumped on the rap bandwagon. The turning point came when 50 Cent signed him to their G-Unit team, and at the time, G-Unit were at the top of the rap world. G-Unit later disbanded and Buck disconnected from 50 Cent. He then decided to pursue a solo career. Things didn't go as he planned, and he eventually went bankrupt and applied for Chapter 11 protection. The situation was so precarious that he struggled to support himself. The IRS ransacked his home and Young Buck lost his 2002 BMW X5, among other things.

11 A-Lister: Tom Hanks Scion xB

He is certainly a big name in the movie business considering he has been an integral part of so many memorable films in the film world for over thirty years. Many would believe that he accumulated a lot of money during his distinguished career. Well, it's true; he is a multimillionaire with a net worth of around $350 million. However, Forrest Gump the star is quite modest and does not show off his wealth in public. Instead, he drives a modified Scion xB. The Oscar winner put an electric motor under the hood of his car to make it environmentally friendly, which is money spent on a noble cause.

10 B-Lister: Nicolas Cage's Garage

At the height of his career, he was one of the most sought-after actors in the film world. With a whopping $40 million salary, he could have had a whole fleet of expensive wheel sets in his driveway. And he did, throwing a lot of money at excessive acquisitions. If he had wisely invested his earnings, he would have amassed a considerable fortune by now. But when you throw money around and don't invest it, you go broke. And Cage eventually went bust, with most of his estate going piecemeal to the IRS. All of his fancy cars were confiscated. In 2010 alone, he owed the IRS about $14 million.

9 A-Lister: Mel Gibson's Toyota Cressida

This Braveheart actor and director has earned over $425 million by acting in popular films and producing blockbusters. This amount was almost twice as much as before the divorce from ex-wife Robin Moore Gibson in 1997. More than half of this amount went to Robin as settlement money, which he gave away free of charge. In any case, he still has a fortune, and he can afford everything in the world. However, he prefers to drive a sixth-generation Toyota Cressida and can attract paparazzi attention. Even an old cheap car becomes worthy fodder for gossips and media journalists. Because with Mel Gibson everything will be done in style.

8 B-Lister: Bentley Bentyaga Toni Braxton

Let's start with the fact that she was not a B-lister. In the 1990s, she was at the height of her career and was at the top of the Billboard R&B charts for a long time. During this stage of her life, she amassed a large fortune. However, all this did not last long, and soon her career began to spiral. She eventually went bankrupt and filed for bankruptcy. According to Hip Hop DX, her ex-boyfriend, Brian "Birdman" Williams, bought her a Bentley Bentyaga SUV when they were dating. Unfortunately, the rap mogul and co-founder of Cash Money didn't have the cash or money to make payments. He was sued within 24 hours of purchase and the SUV was confiscated.

7 A-Lister: Toyota Prius Diaz and Aniston

We all know that Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Aniston are best friends. They also have a similar selection of cars, they will forever remain best friends. Both of them prefer to have an easy-to-pocket (not to mention environmentally friendly) Toyota Prius parked in their respective garages. Unlike other Hollywood celebrities who like to flaunt their wealth in public, Jennifer and Cameron drive around the city in their eco-friendly cars. Luxury cars are the norm in Hollywood these days, and your success is tied to the size of your car stable. However, these divas only care about comfort, fuel economy and the environment. In this case, they are the least diva-like and set a great example for others.

6 B-Lister: Bentley Continental GT Nene Leakes

According to CheatSheet, her net worth is around $14 million. It's hard to believe that this star The Real Housewives of Atlanta fame ever took her fancy car. She was later part of glee, Also. This means there has been no shortage of money and fame, and she apparently also makes many wise investments. However, there were rumors that her Bentley Continental GT had taken the repo. She tried to deny these rumors, but it was too late. News of the repo was circulated all over the internet with the description that this seized Bentley was seen with a "Repossessed by Bentley" sticker.

5 A-Lister: Colin Farrell's Ford Bronco

Colin Farrell has starred in such memorable films as Terrible Bosses, Pride and Glory, и Beguiled. He is known as a very talented actor in tinsel town. According to IMDb, he is one of Ireland's biggest stars both in Hollywood and abroad. He has spent nearly two decades in the film industry and is a recognizable face to many. However, if you look at the set of wheels in his driveway, they tell you a different story. Most successful people in the movie business are proud of their expensive possessions, including cars, mansions, jewelry, but Colin Ferrell is modest in the extreme and owns a fifth-generation Ford Bronco.

4 B-Lister: Bentley Continental GT Jennifer Williams

Another reality TV star who has gone through financial hardship after a successful career is the original cast member of VH1. basketball wives, Jennifer Williams once received a decent salary. In the late 2000s, being the wife of NBA legend Eric William was a special milestone in her life. The couple could easily afford better wheels when they were married. However, when the relationship between them deteriorated, everything changed. During the divorce proceedings, Eric stopped paying for her car, a luxurious 2006 Bentley Continental GT. It all happened in the midst of their divorce and the car went to the confiscator.

3 A-Lister: Zac Efron, Oldsmobile forward

It was Disney Channel High School Musical it turned Zac Efron's fortunes upside down. He was just another actor in the movie world until he got this role. But after that, he never had to look back. He considers his 1999 Oldsmobile Alero the perfect vehicle. The Alero was in the automotive market for a short period, from 1998 to 2004, and is remembered as the last in the Olds line of cars. While we're on the subject, this handsome Hollywood actor recently auctioned off his old jalopy to raise money for charity. He obviously has a heart of gold.

2 B-Lister: Lamborghini Murcielago by Bow Wow

He has been called the first and original child rapper. This childish phenomenon has captured the hearts of millions since he began his musical journey in 2000. He was only 13 years old and then his stage name was Lil' Bow Wow. In 2000, his debut album "Beware of Dog" was appreciated by the rap community. Despite his popularity, his net worth is only $1.5 million. However, the rapper did have a Lamborghini Murcielago. It cost him over $350,000 and is the majority of his net worth. According to Complex Magazine, the big Bow Wow also owed a whopping $283,000 for a Ferrari in 2013, but now he's lost both of his rides.

1 A-Lister: Clint Eastwood's GMC Typhoon

This legendary director has an evergreen personality. He is one of the richest men in tinsel town, both in terms of the numerous award-winning films he has directed and in terms of a net worth of around $375 million. However, this Hollywood icon is also known for her humble demeanor. He may be a different person in his life, but in real life he is a true gentleman. He loves to drive his old GMC Typhoon. Between 4,697 and 1992, only 1993 copies of this limited edition SUV were produced, which gives it an exclusive status. Perhaps that is why it is still in his garage.

Sources: Hip Hop DX, Forbes, Complex Magazine, Daily Mail, CheatSheet and IMDb.

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